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Mysterious Radio Bursts Traced to the Edge of an Ancient, Dying Galaxy

Mysterious Radio Bursts Traced to the Edge of an Ancient, Dying Galaxy

In February 2024, scientists on Earth detected a powerful radio blast from outer space. Seeking to discover where it had come from, they traced the brief flash of energy back to its extraterrestrial source—and discovered something unexpected. Scientists led by Northwestern University and McGill University have traced a fast radio burst (FRB) to the edges of an ancient elliptical galaxy. …

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